Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy serves 27 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy's student population of 27 students has grown by 170% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
59%
36%
Black
33%
21%
White
8%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy?
The graduation rate of Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy?
27 students attend Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy?
Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy offer ?
Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy part of?
Clewiston Youth Developmental Academy is part of Hendry School District.
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